2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best General English Literature Bachelor's Degree School for You
General English Literature is the #26 most popular major in the country with 40,481 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 1,293 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General English Literature program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in General English Literature
Our analysis found University of Central Florida to be the most popular school for general English literature students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
About 72% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 28% are male.
On average, English graduates from UCF take out $22,873 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Florida State University is a great place for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.
About 71% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 29% are male.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at Florida State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,897. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $164.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of California - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general English literature schools in the United States. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 296 students majoring in English at UCLA, 23% are male and 77% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at UCLA accumulate an average of around $15,909 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.
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Out of the 1,293 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 70% of the English majors at the school.
English majors at UC Berkeley take out an average of $14,992 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $260.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Long Beach helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general English literature schools in the United States. Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public college with a very large student population.
About 66% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 34% are male.
On average, English graduates from CSULB take out $15,695 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Hunter College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 22% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Hunter carry an average student debt load of $15,462.
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With a ranking of #7, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 22% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $25,272 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $235, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 199 students majoring in English at ASU - Tempe, 29% are male and 71% are female.
On average, English graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $25,272 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $235, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of California - Davis came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 195 students majoring in English at UC Davis, 24% are male and 76% are female.
English majors at UC Davis take out an average of $14,152 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $188, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 179 students majoring in English at UF, 26% are male and 74% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at UF accumulate an average of around $18,539 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $264, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of California - Riverside came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Riverside, UCR is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 178 students majoring in English at UCR, 29% are male and 71% are female.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at UCR take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,159. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $134.
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With a ranking of #12, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 177 students majoring in English at USF Tampa, 24% are male and 76% are female.
English majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $22,101 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $184.
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With a ranking of #13, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.
Women make up 70% of the English majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at Texas State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,727. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $234.
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California State University - Northridge did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. CSUN is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge.
Women make up 71% of the English majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, English majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $18,018 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #15, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 74% of the English majors at the school.
On average, English graduates from UCSB take out $17,817 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $277.
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Southern New Hampshire University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.
Women make up 87% of the English majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at SNHU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,462.
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Florida International University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. FIU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami.
Of the 160 students majoring in English at FIU, 33% are male and 68% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from FIU carry an average student debt load of $22,012.
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San Francisco State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. SFSU is a very large public school located in the city of San Francisco.
About 65% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 35% are male.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at SFSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,787.
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The University of Texas at Austin came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 79% of the English majors at the school.
English majors at UT Austin take out an average of $20,998 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $265.
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Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general English literature programs. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.
About 76% of the students majoring in English at the school are women while 24% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debt load of $19,891. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general English literature students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 77% of the English majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at UT Rio Grande Valley take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,050.
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California State University - Fullerton came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 155 students majoring in English at Cal State Fullerton, 32% are male and 68% are female.
On average, English graduates from Cal State Fullerton take out $16,110 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 154 students majoring in English at UNC Chapel Hill, 27% are male and 73% are female.
English majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $14,904 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #24, California State University - Sacramento did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general English literature students working on their bachelor’s degree. Sac State is a very large public school located in the large city of Sacramento.
Of the 152 students majoring in English at Sac State, 30% are male and 70% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, English graduates from Sac State carry an average student debt load of $18,693.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
Of the 152 students majoring in English at University of Virginia, 22% are male and 78% are female.
The average amount in student loans that English majors at University of Virginia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,089.
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Remaining Award Winners
This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 1293 different United States general English literature schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for General English Literature students that almost earned our Most Popular General English Literature Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
General English Literature by Region
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General English Literature Related Majors
One of 3 majors within the area of study, general English literature has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to English
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Writing Studies | 12,529 |
| English Literature (Other) | 942 |
| Literature | 683 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.